The Final Three Bring On The Bad Guys Oneshots Announced

By Chad Burdette

on May 11, 2025

A long-standing scheme involving Marvel’s greatest supervillains is uncovered this June in BRING ON THE BAD GUYS, a new seven-part saga celebrating the nearly 50 year legacy of the groundbreaking BRING ON THE BAD GUYS trade paperback.

The event begins this June in BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: DOOM #1 by Emmy Award-winning writer Marc Guggenheim and acclaimed artist Stefano Raffaele and continues in July with BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: GREEN GOBLIN #1, BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: ABOMINATION #1, and BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: LOKI #1, each delivered by all-star creative teams.

Today, fans can learn about the event’s final three chapters, on sale in August: BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: RED SKULL #1, BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: DORMAMMU #1, and BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: MEPHISTO #1, which sees Guggenheim return to deliver the event’s fiery conclusion alongside artist Álvaro López. In addition to writing the first and last installments, Guggenheim will team up with artist Michael Sta. Maria for a backup story in each issue shedding light on Mephisto’s overarching scheme and the mysterious new villain SISTER SORROW!

Acclaimed writer and military-history buff Stephanie Phillips and moody, dynamic artist Tomasso Bianchi dive deep into their dark sides in BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: RED SKULL #1! Witness Red Skull at his most sinister in a story from his ruthless past during the dark days of World War II along with the horrible future that awaits Captain America as a result, thanks to a deal with the devil himself!

Then, join acclaimed creators, writer Alex Paknadel and artist Javier Pina, as they dare to test the dread Dormammu in BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: DORMAMMU #1! The saga takes a mind-bending turn as Dormammu is drawn into a battle across generations and the arcane horrors of the Dark Dimension come to vivid life as you’ve never seen them before! But what could possibly move Dormammu to help anyone seeking his aid?

Editor Mark Paniccia added:

“Marvel broke the mold with supervillains, pushing them past the archetypical to the complex and some even morally gray but still to be feared. Each of these one-shots are an opportunity for fans to see what makes these villains some of the most dangerous characters in the Marvel Universe.”

Finally, all seven villains’ paths collide in the grand finale, BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: MEPHISTO #1 by event architect Marc Guggenheim and artist Álvaro López. Victory is in Mephisto’s grasp as he prepares to take control over all souls on Earth! But who is the mysterious figure who stands against him?

On Sale June 18, 2025

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: DOOM #1 – 75960621183800111

THE BALANCE OF POWER IS FOREVER CHANGED!

Mephisto seeks enough souls to power an ancient artifact called the SOUL FORGE – destined to give him dominion over ALL human souls! Doom must stop him at all costs, but who is the mysterious Sister Sorrow, and what is her connection to Mephisto’s ultimate scheme?

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by STEFANO RAFFAELE
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

On Sale July 2, 2025

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: GREEN GOBLIN #1

Eisner-nominated writing duo Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan and rising star artist Matteo Della Fonte reveal an all-new piece of Norman Osborn’s villainous history! The Green Goblin is one of the most terrifying villains in the Marvel universe – thanks to a deal with Mephisto. But what does the Soul Forge have to do with it?

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM, ETHAN S. PARKER & GRIFFIN SHERIDAN
Art by MATTEO DELLA FONTE
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

On Sale July 16, 2025

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: ABOMINATION #1

Two superstar creators—writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and artist Sergio Dávila—team up in Emil Blonsky is never one to turn down a good deal. Whether it’s to fell the mighty Grootslang in exchange for his freedom from a Wakandan prison, or to collect a soul on behalf of Mephisto for a mystery boon.

The Abomination is always the monster for the job, and he’s going to prove it once and for all.

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM & PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
Art by SERGIO DÁVILA
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

On Sale July 30, 2025

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: LOKI #1

And, discover who gets the last laugh in by acclaimed writer Anthony Oliveira. Loki is the God of Mischief. Mephisto is the Lord of Lies. In a centuries-old battle of wits, Loki needs of a favor, and in exchange, Mephisto commands him to retrieve a soul – one belonging to an agent of Khonshu. But no one tells Loki what to do.

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM & ANTHONY OLIVERIA
Art by TBA
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

On Sale August 13, 2025

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: RED SKULL #1

Witness Red Skull at his most sinister in a story from his ruthless past during the dark days of World War II along with the horrible future that awaits Captain America as a result, thanks to a deal with the devil himself!

Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS & MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by TOMMASO BIANCHI & MICHAEL STA. MARIA
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

On Sale August 20, 2025

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: DORMAMMU #1

The saga takes a mind-bending turn as Dormammu is drawn into a battle across generations and the arcane horrors of the Dark Dimension come to vivid life as you’ve never seen them before! But what could possibly move Dormammu to help anyone seeking his aid?

Written by ALEX PAKNADEL & MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by JAVIER PINA & MICHAEL STA. MARIA
Cover by LEE BERMEJ

On Sale August 27, 2025

BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: MEPHISTO #1

All seven villains’ paths collide in the grand finale, BRING ON THE BAD GUYS: MEPHISTO #1 by event architect Marc Guggenheim and artist Álvaro López. Victory is in Mephisto’s grasp as he prepares to take control over all souls on Earth! But who is the mysterious figure who stands against him?